Sears 385.128418 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Yourchoiceofneedleandthreaddependsonthefabricyouaresewing.
tnyourneedlecase,youwillfindthefollowingcolor-codedneedles:
Blue(11)........... forstretchfabrics
Orange(11)......... for lightweightfabrics
Red(14)........... formediumormedium-heavyweightfabrics
Purple(16)....... for medium-heavyweightanddecorative
topstitchingonthesefabrics
(Thisneedlehasa largerthreadholefor
thickertopstitch_ngthread.)
Green(18) .......... for heavyweightfabricsanddecorativetop-
stitchingon these fabrics
Specialty needles are also available.
Denim Needle ....... for sewing dense fabrics such as denim or
canvas,
Topstitching Needle .... its larger eye wilt hotd heavier thread.
Leather Needle ....... punches tiny holes in leather and suede.
When buying needles other than Kenmore needles, be sure the needle fits the
length and shape of the needle shown above. A longer or shorter needle will
skip stitches or break.
= Check Your Needle
1. Look for barbed or blunt point.
2. A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks
and silk-like fabrics.
Always buy a good quality thread, tt should resist tangling and be strong,
smooth and consistent in thickness.